Silver Nanoparticle Based Multifunctional Approach for Combating COVID-19

Overview

Journal Sens Int

Date 2021 Nov 12

PMID 34766057

Citations 23

Authors

Prince Allawadhi

Vishakha Singh

Amit Khurana

Isha Khurana

Sachin Allwadhi

Pawan Kumar

Anil Kumar Banothu

Sunitha Thalugula

Percy Jasmine Barani

Ramavath Redya Naik

Kala Kumar Bharani

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Abstract

COVID-19 is a highly contagious and widespread disease that has strained the global healthcare system to the hilt. Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are well known for their potent antimicrobial, antiviral, immunomodulatory and biosensing properties. AgNPs have been found to be potential antiviral agent that act against many deadly viruses and is presumed to be effective against COVID-19. AgNPs can generate free radicals and reactive oxygen species (ROS) leading to apoptosis mediated cell death thereby inhibiting viral infection. The shape and size of AgNPs play an important role in its biomedical applications as alterations may result in variable biological interaction and activity. Herein, we propose that AgNPs can be utilized for effective management of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic by highlighting the current status of AgNPs in the fight against COVID-19.

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